Paychex Q3 FY26: revenue +20%, Paycor contributing 19pts of growth
Cost synergies now tracking to $100M vs. an $80M target. Cross-sell of Paychex PEO into Paycor accounts is starting to land.
Paychex reported Q3 FY26 results on March 25, 2026 — revenue up 20% year-over-year to $1.8 billion, with Management Solutions segment +23%. The Paycor acquisition contributed approximately 19 percentage points of that growth, with broker referrals reaccelerating to pre-acquisition levels. Adjusted EPS of $1.71 beat consensus of $1.67.
Cost synergies from the Paycor integration are now tracking to $100 million, up from the original $80 million target. Paychex’s combined PEO + ASO services are cross-selling into Paycor’s existing book — early signal that the dual-platform strategy is generating attach revenue without forcing customer migrations.
Buyer-side takeaway
For prospective Paychex Flex or Paycor customers, the earnings confirm the integration is working financially and the two platforms aren’t being collapsed. The cross-sell pressure (Paychex PEO into Paycor accounts especially) means PEO conversations may now arrive earlier in your Paycor renewal cycle.